By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Jennifer A. Riley, and Ryan T. Garippo Duane Morris Takeaways: On June 24, 2026, in Hossfeld v. Allstate Insurance Co., No. 25-1518, 2026 WL 1815908 (7th Cir. June 24, 2026), Judge Amy St. Eve, writing for the
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The Class Action Defense Blog, published by Duane Morris LLP, focuses on legal developments and defense strategies related to class action litigation. It covers topics such as class certification rulings, arbitration issues in class actions, jurisdictional challenges, and regulatory impacts on class action practice. The blog also discusses trends in federal and state court decisions affecting class action defendants, including analyses of plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions and legislative or executive actions influencing class action procedures. It serves as a resource for defense counsel seeking updates and insights on managing complex class action lawsuits.
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The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 153: California Federal Court Grants In Part And Denies In Part Motion To Dismiss In Algorithmic Bias Suit
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partner Jerry Maatman, special counsel Adam Brown, and associate Elizabeth Underwood with their discussion of key ruling issued in the ongoing Mobley v. Workday litigation challenging the use of AI tools…
California Federal Court Grants In Part And Denies In Part Workday’s Motion To Dismiss In Mobley v. Workday
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Adam D. Brown, and Elizabeth G. Underwood Duane Morris Takeaways: In the closely watched AI-related litigation entitled Mobley, et al. v. Workday, Inc., No. 23-CV-00770 (N.D. Cal. June 22, 2026) (ECF No. 360), Judge Rita…
No Retake Allowed: New York Federal Court Denies EEOC’s Motion For Reconsideration In Equal Pay Act Case Against School District
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Olga A. Romadin, and Elizabeth G. Underwood Duane Morris Takeaways: On June 18, 2026, Judge Anthony J. Brindisi of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York denied the EEOC’s motion for…
The Third Circuit’s FLSA Overtime Gap Time Decision Opens Up Circuit Split
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Rebecca S. Bjork, and Olga A. Romadin Duane Morris Takeaways: On June 3, 2026, addressing an issue of first impression on overtime gap time, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in U.S. Department…
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 152: Key Arbitration Developments In Class Action Litigation
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partner Jerry Maatman and special counsel Eden Anderson and Rebecca Bjork with their discussion of significant arbitration developments in class actions. Check out today’s episode and subscribe to our show from…
The Duane Morris Class Action Defense Blog’s 700th Post!
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Duane Morris Takeaways: Since its inception in September of 2022, the Duane Morris Class Action Defense blog has posted 700 times! There have been over 100,000 views to blog posts, with thousands of people reading…
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 151: Key Appellate Decisions In Class Action Litigation
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partner Jerry Maatman, special counsel Tyler Zmick, and associate Christian Palacios with their discussion of significant appellate rulings in class actions. Check out today’s episode and subscribe to our show from…
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment For Tortilla Manufacturer El Milagro In Sexual Harassment Suit
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Jennifer A. Riley, Gregory Tsonis, and George J. Schaller Duane Morris Takeaways: On May 27, 2026, in Sanchez, v. El Milagro, Inc., 2026 U.S. App. LEXIS 14984 (7th Cir. May 26, 2026), the Seventh Circuit…
President Trump’s New National Enforcement Program For The EEOC And What It Means For Employers
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., George J. Schaller, and Ryan T. Garippo Duane Morris Takeaways: On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) announced its National Enforcement Plan (the “NEP”) for fiscal years 2025 – 2029. …